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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE2E1E — Auburn
#BE2E1E is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 6° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #BE2E1E
- fdf3f2
- f7cec9
- f0a9a1
- ea8378
- e45e4f
- dd3927
- b82c1d
- 902316
- 671910
- 3f0f0a
- 160503
Color schemes using #BE2E1E
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#BE2E1E FAQ
What color is #BE2E1E?
#BE2E1E is a shade of auburn in the red family. It has a hue of 6 degrees, 73% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BE2E1E?
#BE2E1E is rgb(190, 46, 30) in RGB, hsl(6, 73%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 76%, 84%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE2E1E?
White text on this background reaches 5.83:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.6:1.
What colors go well with #BE2E1E?
Its direct complement is #1EAEBE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1EBE7E and #1E5EBE gives you contrast without the vibration.